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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.07, 62,282.24 and 28,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.07, 62,282.24 and 28,134.08 is: 38,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.07 : 62,282.24 = 28,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.07/62,282.24 = 28,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.07x = 62,282.24 × 28,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.07x = 1,752,253,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,253,281.66/45,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,829.32

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